The School of Global Health (SGH) at Meharry Medical College invites applications for Assistant or Associate Professor positions in Health Services Research and Implementation Science. We seek innovative scholars who advance population health science, implementation research, and program evaluation—particularly those developing new monitoring, assessment, and evaluation (MAE) frameworks that strengthen the real-world
impact of public health and health systems interventions. SGH is committed to offering a premier, cross-disciplinary educational experience that prepares students to design, implement, and evaluate interventions that improve outcomes across diverse communities and contexts. Faculty in this role will contribute to expanding the School’s foundation in implementation science and applied research by developing and
applying cutting-edge MAE methodologies that guide data-driven decision-making and measurable impact. Aligned with SGH’s mission to advance health equity, this position offers an opportunity to contribute to a vibrant, collaborative academic environment where innovation in research, evaluation, and community engagement drives measurable improvements in population health outcomes. Essential Functions (Principal Duties
and Job Responsibilities): Design and teach graduate-level courses in population health science, implementation science, evaluation, and applied research methods (typical load: 4 courses/year) such as Implementation Science in Public Health Practice , Program Evaluation and Impact Assessment , or Applied Research Methods in Public Health. Mentor graduate students and junior faculty in research methods, evaluation
strategies, and implementation frameworks, including serving on thesis and dissertation committees. Build cross-disciplinary collaborations with clinicians, public health leaders and agencies, community partners, and policymakers to translate implementation and evaluation science into real-world applications, leveraging opportunities for cross-campus collaboration across Meharry’s health systems, community partners,
and national and global health networks. Lead an externally funded (or fundable) research program while also contributing to existing School of Global Health initiatives. Design and apply innovative evaluation frameworks and implementation strategies for population and community health projects. Integrate robust monitoring, assessment, and evaluation (MAE) processes into research and practice, including establishing
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